Ah, it's finally the time when 7-11 has the pumpkin spice cappuccino! I stopped in today and got one on my way to work, it's like Thanksgiving in a cup! There's nothing I love more than the smell of pumpkin candles also. I use them all year round because they smell so good and they're not overwhelming. Lighting a nice candle or putting out a soft air freshener is a great thing to do when your home is on the market, but sometimes a candle isn't enough. Have a friend come over and honestly tell you if your home has an odor. Sometimes you can't smell it if you live there, it's true! Here are some useful tips* for getting your home smelling great for showings!
- 1. Take out the trash before showing. That simple.
- 2. Tell the children to keep stinky shoes in the garage.
- 3. Sprinkle baking powder on the carpet before vacuuming.
- 4. Vinegar - your new best friend. Use vinegar to clean floors, countertops, and bathrooms. (1/2 cup to one gallon of hot water.) A stronger vinegar mix dissolves hard-water scum on shower tile and glass enclosures.
- 5. Add essential oil drops to final rinse for floors.
- 6. Use essential oils in a diffuser instead of artificial sprays that some home shoppers may find offensive; they may think you're trying to mask a bigger problem like mildew, or even worse, they may be allergic to the artificial product and think your house makes them teary-eyed and sneezy.
- 7. Keep up with the laundry. Wash sneakers with a half-cup of added vinegar.
- 8. Wash all bed linens, even blankets, which hold odors. Use non-allergic scented fabric softener.
- 9. Check window coverings for musty smells.
- 10. Run a grapefruit or orange skin through your garbage disposal for a refreshing clean smell a few minutes before showing.
*Tips by Jeanette J. Fisher.
For more home staging tips, call the Atchley Group at 405-330-2626. We would love to talk to you about your Oklahoma City, Edmond, Piedmont and Deer Creek Real Estate needs!
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